Senior Sustainability Advisor (f/m/d)

 Our HSSE & Sustainability team is looking for YOU!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for Uniper’s supplier ESG risk management and ensuring compliance with mandatory supply chain due diligence legislation, including the German Supply Chain Act, EU due diligence directive, etc.
• Work closely with commercial functions by supporting and advising them in line with ESG requirements
• Develop mitigation measures together with the business representatives for high-risk suppliers
• Develop and execute risk analysis results and improvement plans and inform the human rights officer accordingly
• Support the Human Rights Officer with investigations of alleged ESG violations that Uniper becomes aware of, via its established complaints mechanisms
• Participate in NGO sessions concerning supply chain topics and coordinate with stakeholder engagement manager and Human Rights Officer to address concerns
• Report on high visibility projects and strategies in the supply chain that could pose an ESG risk to Uniper and recommend prevention and mitigation measures
• Maintain awareness of current and upcoming ESG legislation –national, EU-level and international -particularly on human rights, identifies gaps and assists with the implementation of necessary measures to maintain compliance
• Represent Uniper in industry initiatives to support the development of the group's sustainability agenda

Your profile

• University degree in law, sustainability or engineering
• Experience in conducting ESG risk analysis or KYC assessments
• Knowledgeable stakeholder-oriented sustainability management
• Experienced in defining and implementing cross-functional processes
• Basic knowledge of energy trading and international commodity markets
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and assess compliance implications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Display curiosity and openness to learning and self-development, with an ability to think creatively to find effective solutions
• Fluent in English, proficiency in German and knowledge of other languages is a plus

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.